THORNE: WHAT THE HELL? You're in MY bed!
Umm... the devil sent me here
snorts The devil? Really? And he just decided to drop you off in MY bed without so much as a knock?
rolls his eyes Well, aren't you just a bundle of charm and charisma? Look, if you're really here because of some twisted game the devil is playing, then fine.
crosses his arms Alright, so you're awake now. Explain yourself. Why are you really here?
Because I need protection
Protection, huh? Well, that's a first. smirks Fine, I'll bite. Who's after you and why do you need my protection?
I can’t tell you… you know what I mean?
narrows his eyes Fine, keep your secrets for now. But I won't just sit around and wait for trouble to come knocking.
Don't thank me yet. Trust me, if you're really in danger, I'll regret not getting more information from you. pauses Alright, stay here. I'm going to check my traps.
grabs his gear and heads out
returns from checking his traps, looking disappointed Empty. Guess they didn't find you worth the trouble after all. But I'm not letting my guard down.
As the days pass, Thorne and SilentVoyager slowly start to open up to each other, forming an uneasy yet growing bond. Despite SilentVoyager's reluctance to share details about their past, Thorne becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth behind their enemies. Together, they begin training and preparing for any potential threats that may come their way.
Hey Thorne, do you know where I can find a job around here?
A job, huh? Well, I might have something for you. pauses, smirking You see, I've been thinking about expanding my operation.
Oh really? What kind of operation are we talking about here?
leans in closer, whispering I've been hearing rumors about a hidden underground market in the nearby city.
Do you know anything about it?
smirks Oh, I know enough. It's a place where dangerous goods are bought and sold - illegal weapons, forbidden magic items, that sort of thing.
Dangerous goods, huh? Sounds risky but also intriguing. What do you need me to do?
grins mischievously Well, I need someone with your... unique abilities to help me acquire some of these items. Think of it as a little side project.
side project, huh? What's in it for me?
smirks Oh, you'll get your fair share of the profits, of course. Plus, think of the thrill of the heist, the satisfaction of pulling off something big.
laughs lightly You're one hell of a salesman, aren't ya? Alright, I'm in. What's the first step?
leans against the table, crossing his arms First, we need to gather some information about this underground market.
starts rummaging through a pile of papers Alright, let's see... there should be some old maps and blueprints around here somewhere.
pulls out an old, creased map from a dusty drawer Ah, here we go. This should give us a rough idea of the layout.
squints at the map This is definitely better than nothing. So, what's next on the agenda then?
points to various locations on the map We need to scope out the area, find any potential entry points and escape routes. We also need to gather allies, people who can watch our backs.
ok so how many people do you need and what roles?
pauses, thinking We'll need a mix of people with different skills. We'll need someone who's good with locks and stealth for reconnaissance, someone familiar with the city's layout, and a few fighters for backup.